NovelOnlineChapter 1432: Corrine said nothing. Her silence deepened, and her eyes sharpened with a chill that seemed to cut through the hallway, daring anyone nearby to speak without caution.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe doctor hesitated, clearly unsettled by her gaze. After a pause, he finally spoke cautiously, "Based on what we've seen, the bullet has been inside her for three years. She lives with constant pain. Even simple movements cause it to shift, which only worsens her condition. Without medication and long-term care, she probably wouldn't be able to stay upright, let alone move around." It made sense now. Because a bullet was lodged in Kinsley's spine, standing for too long was often unbearable. That was why she chose to sit whenever possible to ease the strain.
Drawing in a sharp breath, Corrine's fingers clenched into a fist at her side. “What are the odds we can get it out?" The doctor's expression darkened. He took a moment before responding, "The bullet sits at her first lumbar vertebra. A hasty removal could lead to paralysis from the waist down, or worse, total paralysis." A chilling silence filled the hallway.
As the doctor continued, Corrine found herself grasping only the words "paralysis from the waist down" and "total paralysis." Kinsley had always been full of life and pride. The thought of her confined to a wheelchair was unbearable.
Surely, given her family's vast resources and influence, they must have sought the best medical opinions worldwide before reluctantly settling on a cautious approach, relying on medication to manage her pain.
Corrine remained seated outside for what felt like hours. It wasn't until the sudden crash of glass inside the room jolted her back that she sprang to her feet and rushed in.
Inside, she saw Kinsley awkwardly reaching for a glass, only to knock it over.
Catching sight of Corrine in the doorway, Kinsley managed a weak smile. “Did I scare you?" Latest chapters g@lThough her words seemed light, they carried a deeper meaning. She had fought hard to keep her pain hidden, but now the truth was laid bare. Corrine approached, poured a fresh glass of water, and asked gently, "Is the pain unbearable?" The gentle mention of her condition brought unexpected tears to Kinsley's eyes. She dabbed at them and let out a soft chuckle. "I guess I'm aging. Nowadays, even a little pain gets to me. Remember our old team of twelve? We went through all sorts of injuries back then, but it hardly felt like anything."
Recalling those times brought a subtle warmth to Kinsley's pale face, her lips curling into a soft smile. "Looking back, those were truly days of freedom and adventure."
Corrine watched her intently, reflecting deeply before breaking the silence in a soft, raspy voice. "Were you hurt after I left?"
Gently stroking the glass, Kinsley nodded and spoke slowly. "Right after you left, we received an urgent mission to transport experimental drugs from the border was critical, so we planned and moved out overnight. At first, everything went smoothly. We retrieved the drugs from the rebels, but on the way back, we walked into an ambush. Vulture and I held them off while the others retreated, but we ended up in a minefield. We barely escaped, only to be ambushed again. That's when I got hit..."
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